"The Miami Heat clearly need to beef up their frontcourt, but their reluctance to sign another big man to their roster before the start of training camp may have cost them a good backup option. On the eve of training camp, the Cleveland Cavaliers inked former Heat center Thomas Bryant. In theory, considering his familiarity with the team and solid production, he could've been a natural fit for Miami."
"Bryant spent time with the Heat during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, in which he averaged five points and four rebounds on 55 percent shooting from the field in a combined 48 games played. In the end, the Heat continue to maintain that they'd much rather wait out their situation with Terry Rozier, and not cross the luxury tax threshold right now, in hopes that they could still add a quality big man later on this season."
"One injury, and the Heat will be in a lot of trouble Then again, one injury to Bam Adebayo or Kel'el Ware, and the Heat could find themselves in a world of trouble. In fairness, especially considering their lack of top-tier talent, an injury to either one of those players, regardless of their depth, was always going to put the team at a huge disadvantage this season."
The Miami Heat need to strengthen their frontcourt but avoided signing another big before training camp, allowing the Cavaliers to sign former Heat center Thomas Bryant. Bryant averaged five points and four rebounds on 55 percent shooting in 48 combined games across 2023-24 and 2024-25. The Heat prefer to wait on Terry Rozier and avoid exceeding the luxury tax, hoping to add a quality big later. The current depth is considered sufficient to start the season, but an injury to Bam Adebayo or Kel'el Ware could leave the team severely undermanned.
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